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What Is a DEXA Scan? Here’s What You Should Know
This article has been medically reviewed and approved by Carlos A. Baez, MD. As we age, our bones change naturally. When we lose too much bone mass quickly, there may be a bigger condition at play. That condition is known as osteoporosis. According to a recent...
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Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion
This article has been medically reviewed and approved by Carlos A. Baez, MD. Even as the cooler weather rolls in, keep the importance of heat safety in mind. While a day outside in the seemingly cooler temps may feel ideal for fun and relaxation, there are ...
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Should I Go to the ER or Urgent Care for a Migraine? Here’s What You Should Know
This article has been medically reviewed and approved by Dr. Baez. Migraines are the second most common type of headache and are experienced by 16 to 17% of the world’s population. Of all ailments, headaches, migraines included, are the most experienced and rep...
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Three Benefits of Early Prenatal Care
This article has been medically reviewed and approved by Dr. Elsharkawy. Over 3 million births occur in the United States each year. With a vital need to care for both mother and baby following conception, early prenatal care is the best way to ensure you expe...
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Understanding Hypotonia
This article has been medically reviewed and approved by Dr. Elsharkawy. When you have a child, even before they’re born, you are faced with a slew of questions as parents. If your child has been diagnosed with hypotonia, that list is just a little bit longer. ...
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3 Ways to Prevent Asthma Before an Attack
This article has been medically reviewed and approved by Dr. Baez. Asthma is a complex condition that affects 1 in 13 people, or about 25 million people, each year. In fact, asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children, with over 5 million affect...
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The Top 5 Most Common Sports Injuries
Sports are popular. Each year about 60 million kids participate in organized sports, while 1 in 4 adults are actively on a sports team. Of that, nearly 3.5 million injuries are caused by sports each year. Whether you consider yourself an elite athlete or weekend ...
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Is it Okay to Drink Decaf Coffee Before Bed?
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. From sipping on your warm morning cup of joe as a nice compliment to your breakfast to grabbing an iced coffee as an afternoon pick-me-up in the middle of a hectic workday, coffee, for most, is a daily indulgenc...
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Understanding the Tie Between Depression and Sleep
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 280 million people live with depression. A common mental health disorder affecting more women than men, depression can lead to other health conditions and reduced quality of life if left untreated. Depression can al...
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The 5 Most Common Causes of Lightheadedness
Many patients visit their primary care provider or local urgent care center each year complaining of feeling dizzy or lightheaded. Although common and often not life-threatening, there may be some underlying reasons why you are experiencing this uncomfortable, off-b...
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Understanding Aquatic Physical Therapy: What Is It and How Does it Help?
When it comes to patient recovery, PVHC believes in delivering top-notch care options, like aquatic physical therapy, to help you get back to yourself sooner. If you’re currently recovering from an illness or injury that requires rehabilitation and traditional ...
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How Long Does a Cast Stay On?
There are about 6 million fractures reported in the United States each year. With the number of broken bones affecting so many, there are various treatment plans in place that help move along the healing process in a comprehensive fashion. One of the best and mos...
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4 Foods to Help With Your Arthritis
Arthritis is a common health condition that affects millions of Americans each year. Often, with age, the symptoms of arthritis seem to worsen. The good news is that there are various medical and lifestyle changes that you can make in your daily life to reduce sy...
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When Should You Visit an Urgent Care for an Allergic Reaction?
Allergic reactions are one of the main reasons patients visit an urgent care center. If you are experiencing an allergic reaction and need care, you shouldn’t delay treatment or try to ride out the symptoms; instead, we encourage you to seek comprehensive diagnosi...
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What Is an Ultrasound Used For?
Whether you’ve had an ultrasound in the past, are preparing for one due to pregnancy or health concerns, or are simply curious about this diagnostic procedure, the Premier Family Medicine Associates at PVHC are here to help guide you through it. Your health mat...
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How Often Should You Get a Mammogram?
Whether you’ve had a mammogram in the past, are preparing for your first mammogram, or are simply curious about this potentially life-saving procedure, PVHC has you covered. We recognize the importance of staying on top of your health, especially as a woman. Ut...
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Three New Year’s Resolutions for Your Health in 2022
Every year, millions of people make healthy New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise regularly, and more. Unfortunately, more than 80% of people abandon these resolutions before March. Why? More often than not, people make lofty resolutions th...
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Staying Healthy Over the Holidays
The holidays are a busy time for many people. Between holiday shopping, baking, travel plans, and social gatherings, it’s easy to put your health on the back burner. The Premier Family Medicine Physicians at Pomona Valley Health Centers (PVHC) encourage you to not...
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Five Strategies to Help You Fall Asleep
Not getting enough sleep is painful. Not only does it leave you feeling tired, but sleep loss also amplifies pain-sensing regions while blocking pain control regions in the brain. If you’re not getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep at night, you’re building a sleep...
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National Nurse Practitioner Awareness Week
National Nurse Practitioners Week is held each year from November 7 to 13 to celebrate all the exceptional men and women who use their unique combination of medical and nursing skills to diagnose and treat everything from acute to chronic conditions and everything i...
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How Dry Needling Helps With Sports Injuries
Sports medicine dry needling is a relatively new treatment based on modern Western medicine that involves inserting thin needles into the body at certain trigger points. During treatment, needles are inserted into trigger points, or tender bands of muscle or tendon....
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Stretches to Do Each Morning to Prevent Injury
As you sleep, your muscles relax, blood flow decreases, and your heart rate slows. Sleeping in a bad position for hours can reduce blood flow even further and lead to tight muscles in the morning. Morning stretches can help loosen and realign muscles, relieve any te...
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Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness and promote regular screening and early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among U.S. women, right after skin cancer, and is their second leadin...
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World Menopause Awareness Day
World Menopause Awareness Day is observed every year on October 18 to help raise awareness of the impact menopause can have on a woman’s everyday life. This year’s theme is bone health. As women reach menopause, they’re more susceptible to things like broken b...
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National Wellness Month
How often does your health and wellness get put on the back burner? You tell yourself, “I’ll wake up early and go for that run tomorrow,” or “I’ll eat better after I get back from vacation.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. According to a rec...
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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month at Pomona Valley Health Centers. It’s the perfect time to raise awareness about preventing eye injuries and vision loss as kids across the country head back to in-person learning this fall. It’s important for...
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How Eating Habits Can Prevent Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States. If it was contagious, it would be considered an epidemic. The good news is prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be largely...
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How to Stay Safe on the Fourth of July
The July 4th weekend is almost here, and that means a fun, extended weekend for many Americans. But as you gather around the picnic table, campfire or fireworks display for loads of fun and merriment, it’s important to understand the risks and importance of Fourth of ...
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National Cancer Survivors Day – June 6, 2021
June 6 is National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States this year. It’s an annual celebration of life for the more than 16.9 million cancer survivors across America. How to celebrate Each year, celebrations of all sizes are held in communities across the nation...
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Three Easy Ways to Stop Eating Sugar
Eating too much sugar can not only cause weight gain, but it can also affect the elasticity of your skin, which can lead to premature wrinkles. Too much sugar can damage elastin and collagen molecules in the skin, which can lead to dark circles, wrinkles, dehydrated ski...
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Best Ways to Drink More Water
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Your body is about 60 percent water. Water is crucial to every single bodily function. So why is it so easy to overlook in our daily lives? Often, when people get a headache or begin to feel weak, they mistake this se...
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How to Reduce Workplace Injuries and Accidents
Medically reviewed by Saman Aboudi MD, Medical Director, PVHC Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine, Premier Family Medicine Associates According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries ...
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How Do You Know If You Have Sleep Apnea?
Medically reviewed by Dennis H. Nicholson, MD, Medical Director, PVHMC Sleep Disorders Center Pediatric (childhood) Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly is partially or completely blocked during sleep. If your child re...
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National Occupational Therapy Month
Medically reviewed by Rick Rossman, PT, MS, SCCE, Associate Director Rehab Services, PVHMC April is National Occupational Therapy Month. This provides the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the health care professionals who dedicate their lives to helping improv...
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Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
Medically reviewed by Saman Aboudi MD, Medical Director, PVHC Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine, Premier Family Medicine Associates A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system reacts unusually to certain foods. While many allergic reactions to foo...
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National Kidney Month
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Did you know chronic kidney disease affects approximately 37 million U.S. adults and of those, 90 percent don’t even know they have it? March is National Kidney Month, and it aims to raise awareness about kidney dis...
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Ibuprofen Vs. Aspirin: Know the Difference
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Ibuprofen and aspirin are two of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers you can find. While they treat a lot of the same things, they both have unique attributes that make them different. Let’s take a look at ...
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Five Fruits Packed with Vitamin C
Medically Reviewed by Saman Aboudi, M.D. Vitamin C is essential to a healthy diet. The down part, though, is that not only can the human body not create vitamin C on its own, it also doesn’t store it very well, which means you need to get the right amount in or...
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Important Signs of a Heart Attack Everyone Should Know
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among adult men and women in the United States. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in America and often leads to a heart attack. While many heart attack symptoms are similar for...
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National Handwashing Awareness Week: Why It’s Always Mattered
How many times have you washed your hands while humming “Happy Birthday” (twice!) since March? The novel coronavirus has ushered in a new era of mindful handwashing, but why is it so important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) re...
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 Delta Variant,
we have adjusted our Urgent Care hours to:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Weekends and Most Holidays will remain 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.